High Expectations (film)

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High Expectations
Directed byJonathan Southard
Christopher D. White
Screenplay byKristinn Thordarson Christopher D. White
Produced by
  • Eugene Brady
  • Stephen R. Campanella
  • Warren Ostergard
  • William B. Steakley
  • Kristiann Thordarson
  • Christopher D. White
Starring
CinematographyBryan Koss
Edited byDavid Dodson
Release date
  • April 7, 2022 (2022-04-07)
[1]
Running time
96 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

High Expectations is an American film written and directed by Christopher D. White, Jonathan Southard and Kristinn Thordarson. The film stars Kelsey Grammer, Taylor Gray and Ally Brooke. [2] [3] [4] [5]

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Plot

The story follows Jack as he works to join a rival soccer team after his father, a former soccer star and current club owner, cuts him from the team. Matters are complicated by the fact that his brother is also on the team he is forced to leave and eventually compete against. [6] [7]

Cast

Production

Principal photography took place in Georgia according to COVID-19 safety protocols and guidelines. The film is directed by Jonathan Southard, with executive production by Kristinn Thordarson and Chris White. [6] A significant amount of the film was shot on location in Canton, Georgia; including Downtown Kitchen, which is featured throughout the film. [8] On January 17, 2023, High Expectations released to on-demand streaming services, and on February 28, 2023, the film was released on DVD. [9]

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